HP Dc7700 vPro Prerequisites and Trade-offs for the dc7700 Business PC with In - Page 2

Introduction Intel vPro is a new technology designed to revolutionize the digital office. Intel vPro Technology allows for remote management of a PC regardless of system power state or operating system condition, as long as the system is attached to AC power and a network. Intel vPro also improves system security against malicious software attacks. Intel vPro's goal is to simplify back-office management and reduce IT-related expenditures. As with any substantial new technology, questions arise about the requirements to utilize Intel vPro's benefits. There are certain prerequisites to use the features, and certain trade-offs that the IT professional should understand before deploying Intel vPro technology branded systems. This white paper assumes some basic knowledge of AMT (Active Management Technology) and Intel Virtualization Technology compatible with Intel vPro technology. HP Compaq dc7700p Business PCs initially shipped with AMT 2.0. AMT 2.1 is an important update that provides support for the Microsoft Vista operating system as well as power efficiencies. HP has updated this white paper to include the new features of AMT 2.1. Prerequisites An Intel vPro technology branded system has hardware, software, and firmware prerequisites. Hardware An Intel vPro technology system requires the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with ICH8-DO chipset • Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is an Intel vPro technology branded system that meets all Intel vPro technology hardware requirements. The Intel Q965 chipset includes several devices that support AMT functions: • Intel Management Engine (ME) Interface • Serial-over-LAN • IDE-Redirect Some of these internal devices need drivers to function. See the Software section for more details. 2